Prepare against Adriana Palao
WFM · Peru · World #22,245 classical · FIDE ID 3805204
When preparing against Adriana Palao, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Adriana Palao, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adriana Palao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adriana Palao before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,039 | 2,104 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,938 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,954 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 84 | 32 | 105 | 38.0% |
| As White | 109 | 45 | 14 | 50 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 112 | 39 | 18 | 55 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adriana Palao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adriana Palao's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 78.9% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 23 | 21.1% | 28.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palao usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Palao usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Palao usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 28.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Palao usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Palao usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Palao usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 74.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Adriana Palao's chess games
All 221 games by Adriana Palao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 84 wins, 32 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/1/13 | 36.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,328 | Campeonato Nacional Superior Perú 2026 - Femenino | C07 |
| Sep 2023 | Bulat Mirzanurov | 2,232 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Sep 2023 | Irina Mikhaylova | 2,216 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Mar 2024 | Claudia Amura | 2,207 | Titled Tue Early | B77 |
| Mar 2021 | Eliska Richtrova | 2,186 | Gran Canaria Online w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 42 | 7.5 | 1,894 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,884 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,181 |
| Campeonato Nacional Superior Perú 2026 - Femenino | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Pan American U12 Girls 24th | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,604 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,902 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adriana Palao's chess games?
221 games by Adriana Palao, from Sep 2009 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Adriana Palao has played.
What does Adriana Palao play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Adriana Palao opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adriana Palao answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Adriana Palao play as White?
As White, Adriana Palao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adriana Palao play as Black?
As Black, Adriana Palao most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Adriana Palao's FIDE rating?
Adriana Palao is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Adriana Palao played?
Our database contains 221 games by Adriana Palao, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 32 draws, 105 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adriana Palao?
221 games by Adriana Palao reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.